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Ethics Hearing Scheduled for Complaints Filed by Citizen and Property Assessor Against Mayor Carr

Dec 08, 2025 at 05:10 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Rutherford County Ethics Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, December 9, at 1:00 p.m. at the Courthouse/Chamber to address multiple.... Read More

50 Years of Faith and Festivity: Smyrna’s Christmas Parade Marches On - Op-Ed by State Rep. Mike Sparks

Dec 08, 2025 at 04:39 pm by WGNS News

  Op-Ed / Smyrna, TN - Every December, thousands of families line Lowry Street in Smyrna, Tennessee, to celebrate one of the town’s most cherished traditions &md.... Read More

Tennessee Health Officials Investigate Rising Histoplasmosis Cases in Williamson and Maury Counties

Dec 08, 2025 at 02:34 pm by WGNS News

WILLIAMSON & MAURY COUNTIES, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is alerting doctors, hospitals, and laboratories to a concerning increase in cases of.... Read More

From Wrinkles to Migraines: How Botox Is Helping Headache Patients in Middle Tennessee

Dec 08, 2025 at 12:30 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Botox is widely known for smoothing out wrinkles, but many doctors utilize it on patients who complain of ongoing headaches... That was Dr. Cra.... Read More

UPDATED: Internet Provider Scams, Bank Scams and Scammers who Pose as Local Law Enforcement

Dec 08, 2025 at 10:19 am by WGNS News

Recent Internet Scams - WGNS has more scams to bring you up-to-date on, with the first episode focusing on, “If It Sounds Too Good to Be True, It Definitely Is..... Read More

From Murfreesboro to Nashville: A Nine-Year Look at Marriage and Divorce Rates in Middle Tennessee

Dec 05, 2025 at 04:18 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A sweeping nine-year analysis of marriage and divorce data reveals dramatic contrasts across Middle Tennessee, with several of the more rural count.... Read More

MTSU Parking Structure, Motlow Endowments Highlight Local Impacts of Tennessee Board of Regents Action

Dec 04, 2025 at 10:19 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — New statewide higher-education actions approved by the Tennessee Board of Regents include developments that directly impact both Middle Tennessee S.... Read More

Smyrna's Parade 2PM This Sunday Doubles as Community Food Drive

Dec 04, 2025 at 03:59 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, TN - The Town of Smyrna is preparing to celebrate a milestone this weekend as the community gathers for the 50th Annual Christmas Parade. Scheduled for Sunday, Decem.... Read More

MTSU Trustees Move Forward on New Graduate Degrees in Health Care and Film

Dec 04, 2025 at 12:16 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee Board of Trustees took initial actions Wednesday, Dec. 3, to create new graduate degree programs in Health Care Admini.... Read More

LATEST: Rutherford County Property Assessor Alleges Unauthorized Access, Requests Ethics Review of County Mayor Carr

Dec 03, 2025 at 03:58 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell has submitted a request for an ethics review of County Mayor Joe Carr, alleging unauthorized access to.... Read More

SCORE Unveils 2026 State of Education Report, Outlining Their Noted Priorities for Tennessee’s Students

Dec 03, 2025 at 02:29 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) on Monday released its annual 2026 State of Education in Tennessee: Moving Every Student Forwar.... Read More

Tennessee Driver Services Introduces New Photo Posters to Celebrate First-Time Drivers

Dec 03, 2025 at 09:30 am by WGNS News

TENNESSEE — The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS), through its Driver Services Division, has launched a fun new way for Tennesseans to celebr.... Read More

Resource Fair Connects Inmates With Vital Services Before Release

Dec 02, 2025 at 09:48 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN — Rutherford County Correctional Work Center residents participated in a Resource Fair that assists in decreasing recidivism. This event brin.... Read More

Two Rutherford County Leaders Recognized at Statewide County Officials Conference

Nov 25, 2025 at 11:52 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — Rutherford County Trustee Teb Batey has been named the 2025 Outstanding County Official by the County Officials Association of Tennessee (CO.... Read More

Local $13,000 Scam Attempt Mirrors Growing Tennessee Fraud Cases and FBI Continues to See Con-Artist Conducting Online Thefts

Nov 25, 2025 at 10:42 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — A frightening scam nearly cost a Rutherford County man $13,000, after two criminals posing as sheriff’s supervisors convinced him he was ab.... Read More

Rutherford County Clerk Saves the Day and Stops Jury-Duty Scam Before Victim Loses Money

Nov 25, 2025 at 01:30 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — Another frightening jury-duty scam has surfaced in Rutherford County, but thanks to the quick thinking of Circuit Court Clerk Melissa Harrell, on.... Read More

BUYER BEWARE: Recently Stolen UTVs and Trailer in Coffee County Could Surface in Rutherford County or Other Nearby Areas

Nov 25, 2025 at 01:23 pm by WGNS News

COFFEE COUNTY, TN — Just 24 miles east of the Rutherford County line, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department is asking residents to stay alert after two side-by-si.... Read More

AAA Offers ‘Tow to Go’ During Thanksgiving to Prevent Impaired Driving

Nov 25, 2025 at 01:20 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As a record 81.8 million Americans prepare to travel for Thanksgiving, residents in Murfreesboro and Rutherford County will once again have access to.... Read More

This Friday - Sunday, Experience Local Creativity Up Close at the Annual Art Studio Tour

Nov 22, 2025 at 01:15 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - This weekend marks the 32nd annual Art Studio Tour, hosted by the Stones River Crafts Association in the Rutherford County / Stones River region. Estab.... Read More

Rutherford County Online Services Went Down—Then Quickly Back Up on Tuesday

Nov 20, 2025 at 07:57 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Some residents may have noticed a brief hiccup in accessing Rutherford County’s online services Tuesday morning after the county posted on.... Read More